Psychology at Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Randolph-Macon College graduates in psychology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Randolph-Macon College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 311 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $53,829 | $56,622 | #176 | $32,673 |
| 312 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $53,775 | $55,231 | #219 | $41,164 |
| 313 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $53,744 | $57,204 | #156 | $31,016 |
| 314 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $53,687 | $48,887 | #611 | $35,967 |
| 315 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $53,682 | $47,273 | #716 | $38,960 |
| 316 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $53,666 | $51,263 | #442 | — |
| 317 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $53,635 | $57,540 | #144 | $34,639 |
Other Majors at Randolph-Macon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,844 | $51,366 | #62 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,111 | $41,684 | #112 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,867 | $40,328 | #130 of 660 |
| Biology | $58,821 | $33,361 | #379 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,186 | — | #146 of 265 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $49,557 | — |
| Sociology | $48,275 | $39,656 | #332 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,804 | $27,110 | #320 of 576 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $43,825 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Randolph-Macon College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,967 one year after graduating and $53,687 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Randolph-Macon College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Randolph-Macon College ranks #314 by median pay four years after graduation, and #611 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Randolph-Macon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,974.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.